Tough enough to hold the most rigorous pallette knife painting and collage

It’s true. Museum Series Gessobord is the most trusted pre-gessoed wood panel by artists for their work. The superior quality acrylic gesso ground does not dull colors and the lightly sanded surface provides exceptional brush control. This makes Gessobord the perfect art panel for all painting styles with oil paints, acrylics and mixed media.

Ampersand Wood Panels are Truly Archival

No other painting panel on the market protects an artist’s work like an Ampersand wood panel. Every Gessobord panel is protected by our proprietary Archiva-Seal barrier technology, the most advanced formula for sealing wood that prevents support induced discoloration.

Hand-crafted Cradles Offer Exceptional Stability

Only Ampersand builds their cradles by hand with premium-grade, 13-ply birch plywood for maximum stability and a clean, finished look from edge to edge. Choose from 3/4", 1 1/2" and 2" deep cradles, offering support and presentation all-in-one. The cradle can easily be painted or stained to complement the artwork or sealed and then primed with gesso to wrap the image around the edges. For ideas on how to treat the edges of the cradle, consult this article on hanging and framing.

All Gessobord artist panels are eco-friendly, formaldehyde-free and proudly handcrafted in the USA.